Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $60,100 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.89
10th percentile $39,660
90th percentile $71,230
Employed locally 470
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,660
    25th
    $48,160
    50th (median)
    $60,100
    75th
    $63,700
    90th
    $71,230

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 71% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $81,340
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,610
    Worcester, MA $80,480
    Salem, OR $79,420
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,070
    St. Cloud, MN $78,660

    Nearby metros — Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,070
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,110
    Vallejo, CA $67,740
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $65,240
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $64,040
    Nevada $59,470

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,970
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,950
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,690
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $66,070
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Richmond, VA is $28.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.38 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salaries?

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Richmond, VA is 1.3% above the national median of $59,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Richmond?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,660 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,160.